Best Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,702 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in West Phoenix meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in West Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ridge High School
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American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. South R (88334) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
2. Betty Fairfax High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students
3. Tolleson Union High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2256 Students
4. Sierra Linda High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
5. Carl Hayden High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in West Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
2. Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
3. Kings Ridge School
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Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Isaac Middle School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
5. Santa Maria Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
6. Western Valley Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in West Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arizona Desert Elementary School
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Tolleson Elementary District (4264) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
2. Sun Canyon School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
3. Riverside Traditional School
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Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students
4. Tuscano Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students
5. Fowler Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
6. Western Valley Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
8. Mary Mcleod Bethune School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
9. J B Sutton Elementary School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 544 Students
10. Alta E Butler School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 7,660 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ?
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,702 students in total.
How do schools in West Phoenix perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in West Phoenix score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in West Phoenix meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Phoenix?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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